Refrigerated Box Truck

The City of Norwich, located in New London County, Connecticut, is seeking bids for a 2023 Refrigerated Box Truck to be used by the School Food Services Department. This procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with solicitation number 23-26, targeting the acquisition of a brand new vehicle equipped with all standard equipment, accessories, and options as specified in the bid documents. The vehicle must be a complete refrigerated box truck, with bidders required to specify each standard and optional feature being supplied as part of their response. The bid period is open from December 2, 2022, to January 13, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM EST on the closing date. A vendor question and answer period is established from December 2, 2022, at 10:45 AM EST through December 21, 2022, at 5:00 PM EST, during which potential bidders can seek clarification or additional information. The procurement contact is Robert Castronova, who can be reached at the City of Norwich Purchasing Department, located at 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich CT, 06360.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted participation categories. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The bid specifications call for free on board (FOB) destination delivery with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. No estimated total value or budget range is provided in the bid documents, which suggests that pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process. The procurement is specifically for a single refrigerated box truck to support the School Food Services Department's operational needs. Interested vendors are expected to provide comprehensive pricing and detailed specifications for the vehicle, ensuring it meets all the City of Norwich's requirements for a new 2023 refrigerated box truck.